
4 Setting the Beep
By default, the HP 48 sounds a “beep” whenever an error occurs. You
can turn this beeper on and off.
1. Press |T»lfMODES).
2. Highlight the BEEP field and press v-CHK (or [+/-)) until the
desired setting is shown (checked—beep is on; unchecked—beep is
off).
3. Press OK to confirm your choice, or CHNCL to cancel it.
Setting the Clock Display
The HP 48 can display a clock that includes the date and time.
(or dD) until the
1. Press fFOfMODES).
2. Highlight the CLOCK field and press v-Cl
desired setting is shown (checked—clock displayed; unchecked—no
clock displayed).
3. Press OK to confirm your choice, or ChHCL. to cancel it.
Setting the Fraction Mark
A fraction mai'k is the displayed punctuation separating the integer
and fractional parts of a real number (the “decimal point”). Because
different countries use different fraction marks, the HP 48 allows two
different kinds of fraction marks; the period (. ) and the comma (,:).
As the table below' indicates, the fraction mark used also changes the
punctuation used to separate digits and arguments:
Fraction Mark Digit Separator Argument Separator
. (3.456) ■ 1 (341 3£i£i. 54)
, ((3,4»
, (3,456)
('■ “! id '■ “! L-'i L-1 _ d. ^
ii ((3;4>)
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